Maurice Speaks Out!!

Written by Brittany Logan

Fans of ABC’s “General Hospital” will be missing some of their favorite characters this fall. One of them is the sexy mobster himself, Sonny Corinthos. In an interview conducted a few days ago, we learned that the writing team has not included Maurice’s character Sonny in a major role during the first story arc “Secrets and Lies”. We called Maurice two days ago to get his opinion on his recent backburnering.

Brittany Logan: Hi Maurice how are you?

Maurice Bernard: I’m doing well.

BL: You know why we’re calling. We recently found out that you will not be included in the storylines this fall during “Secrets and Lies”. How do you feel about that?

MB: Well obviously I’m a little disappointed. I would have loved to have been a major part of this new venture, but I understand that it’s hard for the writers to include everyone. It’s not only me who won’t be a major part of the storylines. There’s also Ingo Rademacher, Tony Geary (who’ll be on vacation for a few weeks during the arc), M’Fundo Morrison, John J. York, Alicia Willis, Natalia Livingston and Kent King who won’t be a major part of the arcs. I’m just one of many.

BL: But that has to affect you in some way right? You’ve been on the front-burner for almost 7 years now.

MB: As I said before, I understand. There are people who have rarely had any airtime over the past few years getting major stories. I feel great. The burden of carrying a show on the frontburner is huge. Let me make one thing clear, Sonny WILL be seen this fall, just not in a leading capacity. I will be supporting other stories. As a matter of fact I think Sonny and the kids will be taking a vacation for a while this fall.

BL: That will give you time to spend with your family.

MB: Correct.

BL: Do you know whether you will be included in a major way during the second arc?

MB: Honestly I don’t know. We’ve been told that the order of the story arcs is being changed so I may or may not have one. I do know that Laura Wright [Carly] and I will be a part of a mini-arc that is supposed to air in January or February (I believe). Our schedule is not like Port Charles where they taped 6 months worth of shows. We are still on the same taping schedule so changes can be made at any time.

BL: So there are no hard feelings?

MB: Not at all. To be quite honest, I think the fans will be happy that Sonny will be off-screen for a while. They need a break. (Laughing) I know I do.

Coming up Sunday, Jane Elliot & Robin Christopher sit down to tell us about their upcoming storylines and their recent upgrade to leading status.